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Neutron Scattering

We investigate the structure and dynamics of soft matter using neutron scattering, develop neutron scattering instruments and make them available to external researches through the JCNS.

In the department "ESS-Instrumentierung" we work on the design and development of powerful neutron scattering instruments for the European Spallation Source ESS, which will be built in Lund, Sweden.

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New Light Shed on "Chameleon Proteins"

Jülich, 21 May 2014 – Intrinsically disordered proteins (IDP) are the quick-change artists of protein molecules. In aqueous solution, they have no clearly defined structure and can bend with a high degree of flexibility. Jülich neutron researchers have circumvented the shortcomings of conventional methods by using a novel approach to obtain new insights into these chameleon-like proteins. Their findings revolutionize prevailing assumptions about the biomolecular functioning of this key element of the central nervous system and have been published in the journal JACS.

Events

Feb

23

46th IFF Spring School

Funtional Soft Matter - The IFF Spring School 2015 aims to give an introduction to and an overview of current research topics of soft matter systems with the emphasis on biological and technological functionality.

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Research with Neutrons

Neutrons are neutral particles. Together with protons, they are the building blocks of the atomic nuclei. Neutrons weigh slightly more than the positively charged protons.
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H/D Contrast Variation

Many elements have several stable isotopes. They are chemically identical since they have the same number of protons. However, they differ in the number of neutrons in the atomic nucleus.
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